So how can you stop the negative feelings associated with a sudden income change from also impacting your relationship?
And with so much being uncertain right now, that stress is more likely to bubble over.
We often link money to self-worth as a sign of success or achievement.
The more money we have, the more successful we must be in our lives.
Culturally we compare what we have rather than who we are, she says.
Is it a loss of self-worth?
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A genuine concern that your family wont be able to make ends meet?
Understand that the value you have as an individual is a work in progress.
Shifting your mind-set is also important.
When were able to see what we do have and how we can thrive on less, its empowering.
The what should we do next?
Remind yourself your feelings are normal and valid, but that tomorrow is another day and another opportunity.
Tell yourself this and that you arent the only one in this predicament.
Remind yourself your feelings are normal and valid, but that tomorrow is another day and another opportunity.
Hopefully, things will return to normal as soon as possible, says Trombetti.
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The key is to use this time totalkabout your value systems around money.
What are your feelingyour fears, desires, and plans?
asks Dr. Cirbus check that you understand just what feelings are tied into money for both of you.
doesnt respond as well as youd hoped, Trombetti says you may also learn something about them.
Right now, though, just take care of you.
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